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UPSC 2026 · Q66 · Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Genetics · Save

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ?

  1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
  2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
  3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only
UPSC 2026 · Q73 · Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Genetics · Save

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct ?

  1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
  2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
  3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only